Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency over riots
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Papua New Guinea has declared a state of emergency, suspended a provincial government and is sending armed forces to its rugged highlands to restore order after rioters went on a rampage of looting and burning, the government said.